P.T. Barnum Autographed Letter

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P. T. Barnum, 1810 - 1891, American showman, politician, businessman who founded the Barnum & Bailey Circus, bringing joy and fun from 1871-2017 with colorful costumes, amazing contortions, breath-taking animal acts, daring acrobatics, lovable clowns, and dramatic parades. He promoted the concept of the American Tour, so that P. T. Barnum became known as “The Greatest Showman”, an icon of American spirit and ingenuity. Barnum also served two terms in the Connecticut legislature, was Mayor of Bridgeport, a philanthropist, but mostly, in his own words, “I am a showman”. Here is a hand written letter dated February 4, 1861.